6
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
12
X
Roof Pitch is X/12
2 FT
MIN.
2 FT MIN.
Lowest
Discharge
Opening
H*
*H = MINIMUM HEIGHT FROM ROOF TO
LOWEST DISCHARGE OPENING OF VENT
TERMINATION HEIGHTS FOR VENTS ABOVE
FLAT OR SLOPED ROOFS
Horizontal Overhang
Vertical
Wall
Vent
Termination
Storm Collar
Concentric
Vent Pipe
Flashing
1 inch (25.4 mm) Minimum
Clearance to Combustibles

Figure 5

Vertical Vent Termination Clearances

VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES

These instructions should be used as a
guideline and do not supersede local codes
in any way. Install venting according to local
codes, these instructions, the current National
Fuel Gas Code (ANSI-Z223.1) in the USA or
the current standards of CAN/CSA-B149.1
in Canada.

Vertical Vent Termination Clearances

Terminate multiple vent terminations according
to the installation codes listed above. Also see
Figure 4.
Terminate single vent caps relative to building
components according to Figure 5.
Note - See Figure 30 on Page 19 for the exterior wall recess allowances of the square horizontal termination.Termination Heights For Vents Above Flat Or Sloped RoofsRef. NFPA 54 / ANSI Z223.1Roof Pitch * Feet * MetersFlat to 6/12 1.0 0.36/12 to 7/12 1.25 0.387/12 to 8/12 1.5 0.468/12 to 9/12 2.0 0.619/12 to 10/12 2.5 0.7610/12 to 11/12 3.25 0.9911/12 to 12/12 4.0 1.2212/12 to 14/12 5.0 1.5214/12 to 16/12 6.0 1.8316/12 to 18/12 7.0 2.1318/12 to 20/12 7.5 2.2920/12 to 21/12 8.0 2.44
The vent / air intake termination clearances
above the high side of an angled roof is as
shown in the following chart:

Figure 6

6"(152 mm)12"(305 mm)Combustible Projection greater
Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances
Combustible Projection2-1/2 inches or less in length18"(457 mm)VentilatedSoffit UnventilatedSoffitthan 2-1/2 inches in lengthTermination KitSide Elevation ViewTermination KitAll horizontal terminationsmay be located as close as6” (152mm) to any(non-combustible andcombustible) exteriorsidewall. This distancemay be decreased to 2”(51mm) for non--combustible exteriorsidewalls only, if theSV4.5HT-2 terminationis used.

Horizontal Vent Termination Clearances

The horizontal vent termination must have a minimum of 6" (152 mm) clearance to any overhead
combustible projection of 2-1/2" (64 mm) or less (see Figure 6). For projections exceeding 2-1/2"
(64 mm), see Figure 6. For additional vent location restrictions refer to Figure 7 on Page 7.
12”(305mm)Minimum

Figure 4 - Multiple Terminations

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